Virtual reality is being used in therapy to help vertigo patients who fear falling practice everyday tasks in a safe environment.

The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Most vertigo episodes last from a few seconds to a few hours, but severe cases can persist for months.Peripheral vertigo is mainly caused by ...

A patient presenting with dizziness undergoes a thorough workup to identify a peripheral or central cause of vertigo. A 57-year-old woman presents to her primary care provider with complaints of ...

Independent review discusses evidence supporting the use of betahistine to alleviate residual dizziness following physical repositioning procedures in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) ...

Vertigo refers to a false sense of motion that can occur regardless of whether a person is moving. Physical treatment and some home exercises can help manage vertigo symptoms. Physical therapy may ...

Vertigo causes a sensation of spinning, and it can significantly affect a person’s ability to do day-to-day activities. Certain exercises may help to manage vertigo. Vertigo may stem from an issue ...

Of the many age-related problems that pose a risk to adults in midlife and beyond, so-called vestibular and balance disorders can be especially dangerous – and joy-depriving – because they increase ...